Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala (2026)
Movie20262h 23mFI
Our verdict
Decent one-time watch
Mixed-to-positive reactions; enjoyable if the genre is your thing.
Based on the TMDB audience score from 12 ratings.
Movie review: Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala
Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Drama, Action.
Story
Karelia in the 11th century. A brutal feud between Kalervo and Untamo leads to the massacre of an entire village. The sole survivor is Kalervo's son, Kullervo, whom Untamo decides to raise as his own. As he grows, Kullervo's immense strength and rebellious nature make him feared by those around him. When he learns the truth about his past, his path becomes clear: revenge. His journey takes him across a harsh and treacherous land and into the hands of slave traders, only to uncover a devastating secret that will change his fate forever.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 6.5/10 based on 12 votes.
Production
Release date: January 16, 2026 · Runtime: 143 minutes · Original language: FI · Original title: Kalevala: Kullervon tarina · Reported budget: $5,221,000
Cast
Elias Salonen
Eero Aho
Ilkka Koivula
Ronja Orasta
Olli Rahkonen
Krista Kosonen
Johannes Holopainen
Janne Hyytiäinen
Seela Sella
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